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Russia Ramps up Drone Production Using Teenage Workers, Video Shows
RUSSIA, JUL 21 – Ukraine proposes leadership-level peace talks amid ongoing drone attacks on Moscow as Russia produces over 5,000 long-range drones monthly at its largest factory, officials say.
- Russia is producing thousands of long-range suicide drones monthly, partly using teenage workers.
- Teenagers as young as 15 work at the drone factory, mostly coming from a nearby technical college.
- Putin proposed replicating the factory model throughout Russia to reduce reliance on Iranian imports during his visit to the Yelabuga plant.
- The Yelabuga facility produces over 5,000 long-range drones monthly and is expected to build up to 18,000 in the first half of 2025.
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